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CORRECTION / Congolese policemen sit on a patrol car in Goma on January 25, 2025. Civilians in eastern DR Congo face "increasing risks" as Rwandan-backed group M23 closes in on the key city of Goma, Human Rights Watch said on Saturday. Friday saw intense clashes barely 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the provincial capital of North Kivu, which has a million inhabitants and at least as many displaced people. The conflict between the M23, supported by some 3,000 to 4,000 Rwandan troops according to the UN, and Congolese forces has gone on for more than three years, deepening a chronic humanitarian crisis in the region. Many civilians have been forced from their homes on countless occasions. The UN estimates around 400,000 people have been displaced by fighting since the start of this year. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed alarm Thursday about a resurgence of violence which he warned could spark a regional war. (Photo by Jospin Mwisha / AFP) / "The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by Jospin Mwisha has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [January 25] instead of [January 15]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require." (Photo by JOSPIN MWISHA/AFP via Getty Images)